Business Administration, Management and Operations at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$44,964
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,964
Business Administration, Management and Operations
National Average
$53,807
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
196
Completers (IPEDS)
1,525
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$21,836
Median Debt
0.49
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$182/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,964
Median Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $123,780 | $11,300 |
| Bismarck State College | $123,359 | $15,250 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $123,200 | $23,250 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $116,095 | $19,000 |
| Emory University | $107,945 | $19,500 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $106,421 | $27,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | $105,314 | $19,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $105,246 | $14,239 |
| Manhattan University | $104,296 | $26,500 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | $100,049 | $27,000 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.